Discover the Arêches-Beaufort cycling routes, the legendary passes and loops adapted to all levels in a grandiose setting.

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5 classic or cyclosportive loops

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2 mythical mountain passes

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Free shuttles all summer: Natures lines

With Col du Pre, non-category collar and the Cormet de Roselend, category 2, Arêches-Beaufort has become a regular crossing point for the biggest cycling competitions such as the Tour de France or Criterium du Dauphine.

In the wake of these great competitions, the Multisport Club of Arêches-Beaufort offers every summer cyclo climbs from Arêches and Beaufort.

But if the roads are used to the pedal strokes of the greatest cyclists, they are nonetheless accessible to all and several routes allow you to discover the sumptuous landscapes of Beaufortain like the lakes of Roselend and Saint-Guérin without great difficulty.

Thanks to electrically assisted bicycles (VAE), available for hire in village shops, these passes and summits become even more accessible and will guarantee the success of your family cycling day.

Bicycle tourism

Located on the emblematic route of the Route of the Great Alps, Arêches-Beaufort becomes an essential stopover for cycle tourists from all walks of life and offers a breathtaking tipping point between Beaufortain and the Tarentaise valley.

Cyclo on path: the Gravel

The numerous trails leading to mountain pastures (more than 70 km) offer an ideal playground for gravel enthusiasts. Departing from the villages, passing through the Cormet d'Arêches, a magnificent route allows you to
switch to the Tarentaise. On the Planay side, the Plan Villard track allows a beautiful loop between mountain pastures and forest with a part on path and a part on tarmac to reach Beaufort.

The Home Bike Label

Home Cycling is a national brand which guarantees quality reception and services along cycle routes for roaming cyclists.

A “Accueil Vélo” establishment can be: accommodation, a cycle rental or repairer, a restaurateur, a tourist office, a tourist site

Accueil Vélo is the guarantee for the cyclist of an establishment:

  • - Located at less than 5 km from a route bike
  • – Havingequipment suitable for cyclists : secure bike shelter, repair kit
  • - With a heartwarming welcome (practical information, advice, itineraries, weather etc.)
  • – Who provides services dedicated to bicycle travelers : luggage transfer, laundry and drying, bike rental and washing

Cycling map guide

Find all the cycling routes in the Beaufortain, cycling and classic loops, climbs of passes and summits in our complete map-guide on sale in the Tourist Offices (2€).